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Electrical in Tampa, FL

Compare 7 local electrical pros. Typical service: $136–$409.

Top Electrical Companies in Tampa

  1. 1.Groves Electric, Inc.

    5.0★ (200 reviews)

    5.0★ from 200 reviews

    +18137893400Website

  2. 2.Honest Hanks Electrician

    5.0★ (191 reviews)

    5.0★ from 191 reviews

    +18138532369Website

  3. 3.ABC Plumbing, Air, Heat & Electric

    4.6★ (280 reviews)

    4.6★ from 280 reviews

    +18885949030Website

  4. 4.Bright Spark Electric

    5.0★ (27 reviews)

    5.0★ from 27 reviews

    +18134343558Website

  5. 5.Charter Electric

    4.5★ (26 reviews)

    4.5★ from 26 reviews

    +18133442178Website

  6. 6.Comfort Electric Flow Home

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18132522491

  7. 7.Bronte Group Electrical and Automation Services

    +18133147821Website

Electrical Cost in Tampa

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Tampa
Electrical repair$136–$409/job
Outlet or switch install$109–$273/job
Light fixture install$136–$455/job
Panel upgrade$1,636–$4,091/job

Electrical prices in Tampa run about 9% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 7 companies serving Tampa, rated 4.9★ on average across 727 customer reviews.

Tampa Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tampa's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
January 15
Annual precipitation
46.3"
Heating degree days
539
Cooling degree days
3,611
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan51.6°69.9°2.23"
Feb54.4°72.5°2.81"
Mar58.2°76.3°3.03"
Apr63°81°2.03"
May69.7°87.2°2.1"
Jun74.8°89.6°6.68"
Jul75.9°90.1°7.07"
Aug76.2°90.2°7.77"
Sep74.5°88.9°6.3"
Oct68°84.3°2.26"
Nov60.3°78°1.55"
Dec54.2°72°2.47"

NOAA station data 3.81 miles from Tampa.

Permits & Regulations in FL

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting is licensed by the Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board within DBPR
  • A certified license is valid statewide; a registered license is limited to the local jurisdiction that issued it
  • Florida does not issue a statewide journeyman card; journeyman licensing is local

License required: DBPR certified or registered Electrical Contractor license

Sources: www2.myfloridalicense.com

Electrical FAQs for Tampa

How much does an electrician cost in Tampa?

Electrical repairs in Tampa typically run $136-$409 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Tampa?

We track 7 electricians serving Tampa.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Tampa, FL?

In FL, Electrical contracting is licensed by the Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board within DBPR. Check with the Tampa building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Tampa more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Tampa runs about -9.1% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Tampa heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Tampa averages 3,611 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 90F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Tampa summers?

With highs near 90F in Tampa, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Tampa?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Tampa sees highs near 90F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Tampa, FL?

A panel upgrade in Tampa generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In FL, Electrical contracting is licensed by the Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board within DBPR.